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Eastside - Chim! Thai Street Food restaurant
6.9

Chim! Thai Street Food

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Thai
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Innovative dishes, fluctuating taste

The dishes at Chim! Thai Street Food standout, as seen in the Beef Noodle Soup - praised for its pleasing ratio of broth, beef, and noodles, the Kee Mow Chow Mein with its unique, smoky flavor and the Creamy Tom Yum Ramen that invigorates the classic tom yum flavor. The exceptional creativity of the menu is underpinned by the freshness of the ingredients used in each dish. However, inconsistent taste profiles and petite portions act as slight blemishes on an otherwise favorable culinary adventure.

  • Very Creative

    Unique menu with creative, innovative dishes and secret menus highlighted.

  • Okay Taste

    While flavors can impress, inconsistency leads to a range of experiences.

  • Small Portions

    Portions being too small lead to complaints against food pricing.

Top 3 dishes at Chim! Thai Street Food

  1. 1

    Beef Noodle Soup 🏆

    Unctuous broth, tender beef, and delicious noodle ratio praised frequently.

    Beef Noodle Soup dish
  2. 2

    Kee Mow Chow Mein

    It's a unique, smoky flavor that customers would return for.

    Kee Mow Chow Mein dish
  3. 3

    Creamy Tom Yum Ramen

    Unique blend of classic tom yum flavor with creamy, satisfying ramen.

    Creamy Tom Yum Ramen dish

Vibe: Cramped and too loud for comfort

Chim! Thai captures the lively street food vibe but falls short on ambiance - with uncomfortable, cramped spacing and overwhelmingly loud noise levels that hinder conversations. Even date nights are a hard sell with closely arranged tables, lacking the required privacy. Despite these setbacks, the restaurant manages a certain popularity that potentially aligns to its spirited theme.

  • Great Buzz

    Consistently described as popular, with lively street food vibe and theme.

  • Okay Drinks

    Drinks were just okay, not particularly impressive but not bad either.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Cramped, loud, uncomfortable, too small, hard to converse, poorly ventilated.

Perks: Brisk service amidst commotion

Despite the noise and small size of the restaurant, Chim! Thai Street Food has a myriad of positive features. The outdoor seating provides a comforting dining ambiance supplementing the dining experience. The service is notably swift, attentive, and friendly, serving as a buffer against other less ideal elements such as limited suitability for larger groups or children.

  • Great Service

    Service frequently described as friendly, attentive, and exceptionally quick.

  • Okay For Diets

    Variety of Thai food available, though dietary options could be emphasized.

  • Bad For Kids

    Some dishes too spicy for children, not suitable for all family members.